Ash Wednesday at Naas CBS
The community of Meánscoil Iognáid Rís in Naas is one blessed with a diverse and multinational, multi-ethnic, and multi-religious population. All students of faith, as well as those of no particular faith, like to look forward to the hope of brighter days ahead. It is a hope that unites us all once the Spring arrives and also a hope heralded by the Feast of St. Bridget in County Kildare on February 1st.
But there are many ways in which we prepare for better days ahead and reflect upon where we are now. Some of our Muslim students took time over February midterm to partake in pilgrimage; fasting and self-discipline is a core part of such a commitment. This is also an aspect of the Christian season of Lent, marked this year from February 22nd (Ash Wednesday) and onward for 40 days.
School Principal Mr. Ben Travers spoke with the year groups about the importance of our inclusive ethos and remembering the importance of our Christian Faith as part of that ethos.
Fr. Robert Petrisor has acted as Chaplain to our school since 2019 and now that Covid is largely gone, he was able to lead a number of fully attended Ash Wednesday liturgies, at which the traditional ashes were distributed to those embarking on their Lenten promises. The R.E. Department in the school is delighted to have a wonderful chaplain to guide and inspire our students, particularly at these moments of liturgical importance during an increasingly busy and full school year.
Mr. Kelly
(R.E. Department)
